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Journal of applied research and technology
On-line version ISSN 2448-6736Print version ISSN 1665-6423
Abstract
DIAZ-DELGADO, C. and GAYTAN INIESTRA, J.. Flood Risk Assessment in Humanitarian Logistics Process Design. J. appl. res. technol [online]. 2014, vol.12, n.5, pp.976-984. ISSN 2448-6736.
This article deals with the relationship between a flood risk assessment and the humanitarian logistics process design related to emergency events caused by flooding. The magnitude and timing of the flooding is estimated using a forecasting model that requires a hydrologic component to convert rainfall into runoff as well as a hydraulic component to route the flow through the stream network predicting time and severity of the flood wave. Once these components are known, and with the intention of mitigating the impact of the flood wave on the population, we provide the relevant aspects to define humanitarian aid and evacuation plans including processes and metrics of it. Finally, an example that integrates both methodologies is included. Keywords: flood early warning system, humanitarian logistics, flood risk assessment, evacuation plan
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